grim

• Décrit quelque chose de très sérieux, sombre ou déprimant par nature, souvent inquiétant ou sans espoir.

Describes something that is very serious, gloomy, or depressing in nature.

1. Serious and gloomyB2formal

   Looking or sounding very serious, stern, or forbidding.

   sévère et sombre

   • His face was grim as he delivered the bad news.
   • The teacher gave a grim warning about the upcoming exam.
   • She wore a grim expression throughout the meeting.

   Synonymesausteredismaldourforbiddinggloomymorosesaturnineseveresomberstern

   Antonymesbrightcheerfullightheartedpleasantsunny

2. Unpleasant or depressingB2formal

   Causing a feeling of sadness, worry, or hopelessness.

   Sombre et déprimant

   • The weather forecast looks grim for the weekend.
   • The report painted a grim picture of the economy.
   • Living conditions in the refugee camp were grim.

   Synonymesbleakcheerlessdepressingdismaldourdrearyforbiddinggloomyharshmiserablesomber

   Antonymesbrightcheerfulhopefuljoyfulpleasantsunny

3. Determined and unyieldingC1formal

   Showing a strong, often harsh, determination.

   résolu et inflexible

   • He was grimly determined to finish the race.
   • The soldiers fought with grim resolve.
   • She held on with grim determination.

   Synonymesdoggedfierceinflexiblerelentlessresolutesteadfaststeelysterntenaciousunyielding

   Antonymesflexibleirresolutelenientsoftyielding